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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.20, 789.35 and 282.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.20, 789.35 and 282.59 is: 423.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.20 : 789.35 = 282.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.20/789.35 = 282.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.20x = 789.35 × 282.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.20x = 223,060.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,060.02/526.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.91

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